Nintendo has been on a roll with surprise Nintendo Direct announcements, so here are all of the Partner Showcase announcements from the Direct announced just yesterday.
The last Nintendo Direct was dedicated to only Mario Kart World, giving fans a sneak peek at what’s under the hood for the latest Nintendo Kart racer. Now that Mario Kart World is out, Nintendo sets its eyes on the future and has unleashed a new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for fans to check out everything playable on Nintendo consoles, but not published by the company itself.
Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is out in the wild, titles like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition can be played on a Nintendo console, giving fans a new catalogue of games and opportunities that may become available for the Nintendo successor console. Unfortunately, FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods did not make an appearance, but other exciting and surprising announcements did. Everything revealed from the Nintendo Direct can be seen (alongside trailers) below.
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: Everything Announced
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
The first announcement made at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase in July 2025 is a return for the Monster Hunter Stories franchise on Nintendo. The next title in the Monster Hunter Stories franchise after Wings of Ruin launched way back in 2021, Monster Hunter Stories: Twisted Reflection, is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Once Upon a Katamari
The next title in the Katamari franchise is coming to Nintendo consoles, and it allows players to do battle by competing to see who can build the biggest Katamari. Once Upon a Katamari launches on Nintendo Switch on October 24.
Just Dance 2026 Edition
The next title in the Ubisoft Just Dance franchise is coming to the Nintendo Switch console, and it features a party mode letting fans hit the dance floor together. Just Dance 2026 Edition launches on October 14.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Dragon Ball’s latest fighting title is finally coming to both Nintendo Switch consoles. Everything fans enjoyed from the previous Sparking! Zero release is included—this time with added motion controls exclusive to the Nintendo versions. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero launches on both Nintendo Switch systems on Nov. 14.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted
The original Plants vs. Zombies experience is coming back in glorious HD, and it will be available for both Nintendo consoles. Replanted is landing on Switch on October 23
EA FC 2026
A port of the latest EA FC title, EA FC 2026, is coming to both Nintendo consoles. The Ultimate Edition is available for early access on Sept 19, and the Standard Edition is available on Sept 26.
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac
The sequel to Pac-Man World is also getting a ‘re-pac’ with Pac-Man World Re-Pac 2, and it will be rebuilt from the ground up for both Nintendo consoles. It’s coming to both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 26.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
Fans will be able to step into the story of ambition, betrayal, and honour that defined a generation. Fans will follow the exploits of Ramza Beoulve, a knight of noble birth sent to help restore the kingdom of Ivalice. The Ivalice Chronicles is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept 30
Persona 3 Reload
The critically acclaimed and fan-favourite Atlus remade title has been announced and reloaded for Switch 2 at the Nintendo Direct. Persona 3 Reload is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Fans will have to face the Dark Hour on Nintendo Switch 2 when Persona 3 Reload arrives on October 23.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
The next title in the Hyrule Warriors franchise has been revealed, and it will cover the canonical events that occurred before The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Fans will be able to tell the untold story of the Imprisoning War when Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment releases exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 this Winter.
Borderlands 4
Gearbox Software’s next title in the Borderlands series, Borderlands 4, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3.
Madden NFL 26
The latest EA Sports Madden franchise title is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, as revealed at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. This will be the first time a Madden title has been available on Nintendo since Madden 13 on the Wii and Wii U consoles. EA Sports Madden NFL 26 releases for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 14.
Chillin’ by the Fire
A cozy firebuilding simulator was then revealed at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and it allows players to hang out around a digital campfire. Chillin’ By The Campfire, surprisingly, launches later today exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
Hela
In Hela, fans will step behidn the furry shoes of a tiny mouse exploring a stunning world inspired by Scandinavian folklore. This small Nintendo Switch 2 co-op mouse-laden adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2026.
Star Wars Outlaws
The latest Star Wars title is finally coming to Nintendo. Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws and the adventures of the scoundrel Kay Vess are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4.
Cronos: The New Dawn
As an agent of a secret collective, you’ll need to uncover the mysteries of the world while travelling through a dystopian time-jumping survival horror narrative. Rifts will allow players to travel back in time and meet people from the past to enhance the player’s abilities, but doing so will make your character closer to losing their sanity. Cronos: New Dawn launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 5.
Yakuza Kiwami & Yakuza Kiwami 2
The Yakuza franchise is back on Nintendo, and only for Nintendo Switch 2! Fans will be able to embody the Dragon of Dojima, Kazuma Kiryu, once again in Yakuza Kiwami and its sequel when it launches on the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
A brand new HD-2D action RPG has been announced from Square Enix at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and players will explore this world as the adventurer Elliot alongside his companion fairy, Fae. From the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default, combat is surprisingly deep, with seven weapon types in total. Elliot can equip different types of magicite to change things up. Players can control Elliot and Fae separately, or two players can play both characters at the same time. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is for Nintendo Switch 2, and it will launch next year.
Octopath Traveler 0
The last announcement at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase is the next title in the Octopath Traveler series, and another HD-2D title deployed by Square Enix on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Fans can expect to experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings, set in the realm of Orsterra. Octopath Traveler 0 will land on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on December 4.
That wraps the entire Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for July 2025. Fans can head to the official Nintendo website for more information on any of the announced releases.
